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He pointed out that the magistrates had acted within their powers to impose a 180-day sentence because the Asbo had been imposed by the crown court.

Judge Hughes added: “There is simple message to you, Mr Bell:there is a phenomenal difference between the hotel services provided by the courts and Her Majesty’s Prison, and the hotel services provided by Travelodge and other such companies in the community. You may book in, but the management decides when you are going to leave.”